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The SME StreamAI shakes up the software business model - Mon 21 Sep
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The SME StreamMarket outlook: NZD slumps to 13-year low against AUD - Mon 21 Sep
Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis with an update on the NZ dollar, oil prices, and local data to watch this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamBarry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the India FTA getting ratified
The Trade Minister says business with India could grow more over time. Parliament passed our Free Trade Agreement last week and it's being ratified today, with…
The SME StreamSupermarket policy in focus. Fran O'Sullivan - Herald Business Commentator - Mon 21 Sep
Cost of living issues are centered on grocery bills - Banking, insurance, airlines, energy 'are not caught by this'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamMortgage market waits for election clarity - Mon 21 Sep
Michelle Isemonger, Loan Market Mortgage Adviser, on a subdued mortgage market, cautious borrowers, lender competition and the election effect. See…
The SME StreamShane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on whether bond markets are positioned for more interest rate hikes
The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan both made headlines over their recent moves to lift official cash rates, leaving experts to wonder what could be…
The SME StreamMatt Ball: NZ Property Investors Federation Advocacy Manager on Labour deciding to keep landlord interest deductibility
Labour's u-turn on interest deductibility is being seen as a huge relief for both landlords and renters. The party's confirmed they won't make changes to…
The SME StreamCameron Bagrie: Independent economist on Kiwis relying more on credit cards
A suggestion consumer spending is recovering - but essential costs are leaving less for the fun stuff. Kiwibank research reveals more than 71 percent of card…
The SME StreamA case of long Covid lingering on the national balance sheet - Mon 21 Sep
Treasury's debt management office borrowed $8.2b at 0.5% for five yeas... it rolled over in May. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener…
The SME StreamRoz Urbahn - Pāmu | Leading Change, Mindset & the Future of HR
What separates change that leaves people exhausted from change that actually energises an organisation? In this episode of HR Unlocked, Lisa Oakley sits down…
The SME StreamSylvie Thrush Marsh: There are many avenues to take employment disputes
The workplace is often dynamic - young people make their way in, technology change how things are done, new talent shift the team culture, and dress codes can…
The SME StreamThe budgeting service that takes control of your pay
What if, instead of trying to stick to a budget yourself, you handed over your pay and let someone else manage it? Australian budgeting service MyBudget has…
The SME StreamFound Your Manufacturer? Here’s What Happens Next | Guest: TK Wang - Epic Sourcing (Part 2)
Finding the right manufacturer is one thing. Making sure they actually deliver the product you agreed on is another. In Part 2 of our manufacturing series, we…
The SME Stream14% return on $100b fund!!! How do they do it? - Thu 17 Sep
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The SME StreamEd McKnight: Financial freedom versus financial peace
While they may sound like the same sentiment, there is a difference between financial freedom and financial peace. For most people, financial freedom is quite…
The SME StreamExports and rural to thank for better than expected GDP - Thu 17 Sep
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The SME StreamFocus on supermarkets but addressing the cost of energy would do more - Thu 17 Sep
A forced split would need separate IT systems, companies, boards, executive teams etc. More complexity means more cost. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap See…
The SME StreamThe SME Stream Weekly Wrap - 18th September
As business owners, you know how hard it is keeping up with your business, let alone the news. Join Wilhelmina O'Keeffe each week as she gives you a rundown of…
The SME StreamKiwiSaver is changing – but who’s going to pay for it?
New Zealand’s major political parties appear to be moving closer together on KiwiSaver – but there are some significant differences in how far…
The SME StreamIs politics costing NZ billions in wasted infrastructure planning?
Infrastructure shapes our daily lives, but some might think that it's too often planned election by election. Infrastructure New Zealand wants to put an end to…
The SME StreamIs Labour's Capital Gains Tax turning off voters? - Tue 15 Sep
Labour's Chris Hipkins responds to another slip in the polls amid National's renewed attacks on CGT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamGovernment 'out of tune' with corporate NZ on treaty - Tue 15 Sep
Panellists Anne Gibson and Rob Campbell discuss the coalition government's treaty clauses bill and Sydney Sweeney's controversial sports betting ad. See…
The SME StreamA tax on inflation': National renews attack on Labour's Capital Gains policy - Tue 15 Sep
National Campaign Chair Simeon Brown says Labour's CGT will tax property owners on price rises rather than real gains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
The SME StreamBusiness update - Tue 15 Sep
Garth Bray joins Herald NOW with the latest in business with thanks to Forsyth Barr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamUntying the knot: the rise of divorce finance - Tue 15 Sep
JustFund’s Lauren Milne on the rise of divorce finance and why people can still struggle to access cash when relationships break down. See…
The SME StreamAI’s Big Pause: Are We Moving Too Fast? - Tue 15 Sep
AI leaders are calling for more regulation on the developing technologies. Gorilla Technology CEO Paul Spain joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The SME StreamMarkets brace for higher rates and bond yields - Tue 15 Sep
Craigs Investment Partners Head of International Fixed Income, Andrew Ede on rising bond yields, central-bank decisions and what it means for investors. See…
The SME StreamBrad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on how an uncertain global bond market could impact New Zealand
Surging global oil prices and bond yields could keep inflation higher than expected and force the Reserve Bank to raise the OCR faster than expected. Some…
The SME StreamNZ recovery set to be slow and fragile - Tue 15 Sep
NZIER economist Ting Huang on why New Zealand’s recovery will be gradual, with cautious households and weak investment holding back growth. See…
The SME StreamRobin Oliver: OliverShaw Tax Partner on Nicola Willis hinting income tax cuts could come if National re-elected
Nicola Willis is hinting National could introduce more income tax cuts if the party's re-elected, but Kiwis may have to wait for them. Speaking on a panel at…
The SME StreamWill rising oil prices lead to another OCR hike? - Tue 15 Sep
Economist Cameron Bagrie on how likely the RBNZ will lift the official cash rate in October given the ongoing mideast conflict. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
The SME StreamSimon Laurent: NZ Association of Migration and Investment Chair on net migration hitting a two year high
Net migration is back on the rise as the brain drain eases. Stats NZ data shows the number of people moving here in the year to July outnumbered those leaving…
The SME StreamCan’t afford KiwiSaver right now? Labour says your boss should still pay 6%
What we should do with KiwiSaver continues to be a hot topic this election season. The latest party to throw their idea into the ring is Labour, which wants to…
The SME StreamBruce Bernacchi: Dentons tax partner on the impact of Labour's proposed capital gains tax
With the election under two months away, questions have been raised over the impact of Labour's proposed capital gains tax. This campaign promise has copped…
The SME StreamNicola Willis: Finance Minister brushes off worries about fast track for housing projects
The Finance Minister's brushing off concerns about the government's fast track programme. Local Government New Zealand is calling on central Government to…
The SME StreamDavid Seymour: ACT Party leader indicates party could be looking to change retirement age
The ACT Party has unveiled their party list ahead of the election - and they've placed Paul Henry in the top five and kept Seymour, McKee, and Hoggard at the…
The SME StreamChristchurch's infrastructure fuels growth - Mon 14 Sep
Herald business commentator Fran O'Sullivan on Christchurch's tech and infrastructure boom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamMarket outlook: How higher bond yields are putting pressure on the NZ market - Mon 14 Sep
Forsyth Barr's Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for the latest from the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SME StreamKerre Woodham: Will the new CRL really boost productivity?
I hope you'll be phoning in to tell me all about the CRL - because it's trains, planes and automobiles today with the official launch of the long awaited CRL…
The SME StreamBonds under pressure as oil prices surge - Mon 14 Sep
Bond markets face renewed pressure as oil prices surge. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explains what higher yields mean for investors and NZ. See…
The SME StreamKelly Eckhold: Westpac Chief Economist talks fears around bond markets, predicts OCR hikes
An expectation of more OCR hikes - with bond yields rising internationally. 10-year New Zealand government bonds are now paying above five percent - the…
The SME StreamKatherine Rich: BusinessNZ CEO on the growing calls to invest more into health spending
There's growing calls to boost the health system in order to drive economic growth, and BusinessNZ has outlined its concerns. The list of Health Priorities…
The SME StreamBridge: Why you should care about GDP - Mon 14 Sep
There's a reason we talk a lot on this programme about bond markets, growth, central bank decisions and wars in far-away places. See omnystudio.com/listener…
The SME StreamChris Wilson: How will the US and NZ elections affect the markets?
The election is 55 still days away, and it's looking like a tight one. And in the US the midterms are around the corner. America has a much bigger economy, and…
The SME StreamMartin Cooper: What's it going to take for the housing market turn around?
House prices are falling just about everywhere in the country. It's a buyers' dream, and a sellers nightmare. If you're a seller, what will it take to see the…
The SME StreamStephanie Pow: How much should your kids know about your finances?
When your children are young, how much money mum and dad have probably isn't on their mind. But as kids get older, they understand what's "expensive" and…
The SME StreamIf you lose capacity, who actually makes your decisions?
If you suddenly became unable to make your own decisions, would your spouse or family automatically be able to step in? Not necessarily. An enduring power of…
The SME StreamHow to Run Paid Ads That Actually Convert | Guest: Roi Wilkey - Burst Digital
Spent money on ads and got nothing back? Here’s what you’re getting wrong. In this episode of Make It Happen, we sit down with Roi Wilkey from…
The SME StreamMoney Talks: Caci Clinic founder Jackie Smith on how she’d transform healthcare
Caci founder Jackie Smith didn’t set out to build one of New Zealand’s best-known beauty businesses. Starting out as a nurse, Smith and her husband…
The SME StreamKarangahape Road businesses banking on CRL boost - Fri 11 Sep
Herald Senior Correspondent Katie Bradford talks to Karangahape Road businesses about what they hope the long-awaited CRL opening will mean for them. See…
The SME StreamChristchurch’s tech boom gains pace - Fri 11 Sep
Herald Tech Editor Chris Keall examines Christchurch’s tech boom - from aerospace to health tech ... and the challenges ahead. See…
The SME StreamBarbara Edmonds: Labour Finance Spokesperson on its KiwiSaver policy
A clear standout - as Labour rolls out a raft of proposed changes to our KiwiSaver scheme. The party's promising to lift the employer contribution rate to six…
The SME StreamOil rips, debt soars! US$108 Brent Crude, 30-yr US bond yields hit 25-yr high - Fri 11 Sep
US Treasury sees strong demand, high price for $22b worth of new debt, fueling inflation fears as oil prices hit highs last seen in May. See…
The SME StreamCRL opens uptown, downtown, midtown and all around central Auckland on Sunday - Fri 11 Sep
The City Ale Link - a scheme to get people stopping for a pint near each of the five stations. Garth Bray 2degrees Business wrap. See omnystudio.com/listener…
The SME StreamEva Nash & Kate Rogan - Rogan Nash | Growing a creative partnership that lasts
Eva Nash and Kate Rogan are the founders and directors of Rogan Nash, an award-winning residential architecture and interiors practice based in Tāmaki Makaurau…
The SME Stream5 Business Models Thriving In 2026 (Digital Products, E-Commerce, Coaching & More)
Think all the good business ideas are already taken? They’re not - you just need to choose the right business model for where you’re starting from…
The SME StreamThe Country 10/09/26: Winston Peters talks to Jamie Mackay
The NZ First leader and former Deputy PM comments on two big issues facing farming: the Paris Accord and the pricing of agricultural emissions. He also denies…
The SME StreamAI adoption stalls as NZ firms struggle to scale - Wed 9 Sep
Concentrix’s Dhiraj Kumar explains why NZ businesses are struggling to scale AI, with 98% facing barriers and two-thirds still stuck in the pilot phase…
The SME StreamJos Ruffell: Garage Project co-founder on how the Australian excise tax break impacts Kiwi brewers
Kiwi brewers have voiced frustration with Australia's excise tax break for their brewers - and claimed it gives them benefits that New Zealand companies can't…
The SME StreamInvesting advice for the election season - Thu 10 Sep
Forsyth Barr's Brad Gordon joins Herald NOW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.